Jennifer regularly advises landlords and tenants, including individuals, corporate and public bodies on a broad range of subjects including dilapidation claims, forfeiture, possession proceedings (including squatter eviction), easements, opposed and unopposed lease renewals, operation
of break clauses, rent reviews and other forms of landlord and tenant disputes.
He leads a team with a broad range of experience across the full scope of property disputes including adverse possession claims, squatter evictions, compulsory purchase, easements, wayleaves and other third party rights, dilapidations claims, lease renewal litigation, the operation
of break clauses, possession claims and housing law litigation.
In KPMG v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 363, [2007] All ER (D) 245 (Apr), the Court of Appeal considered the interpretation
of a break clause in a lease from which it was apparent that some critical words had been omitted.
The Court determined that service had been effective
of the break clause on the facts of this case.
The effect of the assignment was that the benefit
of the break clause was lost but this consequence was not drawn to the claimants» attention by the defendant.
The knowledge which was required for the starting date to crystallise was said by the judge to consist in knowledge that: (i) the break clause was personal to the original tenant; (ii) an assignment had taken place and the lease was therefore no longer vested in the original tenant; (iii) as a result of the assignment the break clause was no longer exercisable; and (iv) the loss
of the break clause was important to the claimants in the context of their property strategy.
Advising solicitors in a case brought by a college of further education involving the correct advice about its repairing obligations and conditions precedent for the valid operation
of a break clause in the college's lease.
Not exact matches
These
clauses have traditionally been included in the contracts
of elite athletes and celebrities whose names and endorsements can make or
break a brand, but increasingly we're seeing them included in general employment contracts across Canada.
If she moves her stuff into storage and
breaks her lease (allowed under military lease
clauses) at her apartment, she could bank most
of that income.
Is Kentucky giving tax
breaks to a for profit religious group a violation
of the establishment
clause in the constitution?
But the
clause, on page 140
of the MG Unit Trust product disclosure statement, shows the board has the right to prop up the milk price — if recommended by an independent expert and approved by a majority
of the board — at the expense
of investors,
breaking the «profit - sharing mechanism».
Correction The initial fee paid for Di Maria was 25 million Euros, Which at that time when the value
of the Euro was half
of the pound (I know this because i was in Portugal, when this news
broke) equates to around 12.5 Million, Plus a further 11 Million Euros # 6.5 Million If he won a title in his first season which they did, So all in all 19 Million pounds (Wow what a tremendous amount
of money to spend, Jesus Andy Caroll cost more than him in the same god damn season)... Falcao's had a release
clause of 45 Million, One which they paid money to him and his agent in order to instill in his contract, This is a sour note for most Porto fans because, he jumped ship having signed a 5 year deal In July and he left in August for less money for his buy out
clause.
Ibe joined Steve McLaren's Rams earlier in the season on a deal that was due to run for the length
of the season, but it had a January
break clause that has now been activated by the Reds, on account
of the teenager's impressive displays for a Derby side in the thick
of the race for promotion from the second tier.
We do not know why the talks with Barca have
broken down but with the 29 - year old having a release
clause in his current Celta Vigo contract
of less than # 13 million it can not be the price.
The Gunners have been shocked that Mahrez's release
clause is so low and now have well and truly sparked the
break - up
of the Premier League - winning Foxes team.
The owners
of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers» Club (BRDC), has triggered the
break clause in its Formula 1 contract
«However, I want to be clear that although we have now activated the
break clause, we are fully supportive
of the changes the Liberty team are making to improve the F1 experience.
A recent leaked letter from the BRDC chairman saying Silverstone was looking into activating a
break clause in its contract cast the future
of the British GP into doubt.
Jurgen Klopp's side sit second from bottom as the Bundesliga enters their winter
break having lost ten
of their opening 17 fixtures and the chances
of Dortmund keeping hold
of Reus are slim to none, not least as he has a thoroughly affordable $ 25m (# 19.5 m) release
clause.
Pogba, who signed for # 89 million coming from Juventus a year ago,
breaking the then world record, which has itself been
broken this summer with Neymar heading to Paris Saint - Germain in a $ 222 million payment
of the player's buyout
clause with former club Barcelona.
Less than 10 days after the 2015 general election the Labour leader in the House
of Lords said that party needed a
break clause with their new leader in 2018.
It's part
of a result
clause; back then they used to
break up «such as» into two parts.
Such a
break from Lib Dem traditional values was this that The Independent's sketchwriter Donald Macintyre called the abandonment
of its opposition to nuclear power — «a policy it had held to pretty well since before the atom was split» — a «
Clause IV moment!»
Whitehall has negotiated
break clauses in contracts supplying IT software and hardware to keep existing suppliers on their toes and encourage rivals by no longer locking them out for long periods
of time.
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After news
broke that only two
of the 10 largest multi-academy trusts are actually implementing the so - called Baker
Clause, which requires schools to allow technical education providers access to their pupils, the man who fought for the clause in the first place explains why it is so vital that every school co
Clause, which requires schools to allow technical education providers access to their pupils, the man who fought for the
clause in the first place explains why it is so vital that every school co
clause in the first place explains why it is so vital that every school complies
But when we also consider the Paramount Duty
clause and how hard the drafters
of our State Constitution worked to prevent corporate corruption in our state, the existence
of these 700 illegal tax
breaks adds insult to injury.
After news
broke that only two
of the 10 largest multi-academy trusts are actually implementing the so - called Baker
Clause, which requires schools to allow technical education providers access...
A publishing expert will explain more about the huge significance
of that second
clause, should your book be one
of the 30 in 1,000,000 books published each year which
breaks out... and why that
clause is unacceptable without
clauses that also make clear the sub rights split between author and the publisher — who, by the way, should have a sub rights department to monetize those rights.
«next time one
of these lovely people are supporting traditional publishing and the status quo, do ask what they've done to improve the transparency
of authors» income accounting, or preventing restraint
of trade
clauses, or «basket accounting» or
breaking down the wall
of contract secrecy that allows authors to be exploited.»
My understanding is not that Borders turned down Najafi, but that they withdrew after criticism
of some
of the terms
of their bid, and the chance that the courts would deny the $ 6.5 million dollar
break up
clause.
By changing policies so, I am afraid that the health insurance company could deny a lot
of my claims citing that I have to be on the same policy for X years before they pay for those situations, or cite a «
break in coverage»
clause and turn down an expensive claim.
Amada is believed to be responsible for
breaking clause 21
of the New Geneva Convention, which prohibits the creation
of «Hollow Children» or robots that look human and act human.
There are lots
of points to consider when letting sporting rights: what game is to be pursued; are there any buildings; is rent to be paid; if there is to be a
break clause; who is to control vermin; where will vehicles park so as not to cause problem; how many guns can use the sporting rights; where can guns stand (not in the kitchen garden!)
The label on the Lawyer's Breath bottle promises it will «bring out the orator in you» but that «your breath will not reek
of broken promises and hidden
clauses.»
A license is in essence a contract, and from what I understand,
clauses in a contract are only valid insofar as they don't
break any regulations from the countries
of all the parties in the contract.
With the dust having firmly settled and
break clauses tweaked following last year's landmark case
of Marks & Spencer plc v BNP Paribas, where it was deemed that rent paid in advance before a
break date would not have to be refunded for the post
break period unless the lease expressly stated this, a new...
08.50 -
Breaking Up Is Never Easy: Alison Kirby discusses the «do's and don'ts»
of termination
clauses and how to achieve a clean
break.
This distinction, while understandable and useful from a methodological point
of view, ensuring that the appropriate perspective is in fact adopted, does begin to
break down on further analysis and in the interpretation and application
of the exclusion
clause in particular.
After some judicial disagreement, it appears now to be settled that the fact a lease includes a
break clause does not prevent it from being a lease for a term
of years certain within the meaning
of these sections.
Prudential Assurance Company Ltd v Exel UK Ltd (High Court)(validity
of tenant's attempt to exercise a
break clause in lease
of substantial warehouse)
The recent Supreme Court decision in Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Limited and Another [2015] UKSC 72, [2015] All ER (D) 24 (Dec) dealt with that perennial source
of contentious work for the landlord and tenant specialist, a tenant's
break clause in a commercial lease.
Clause 8 contained a tenant's break clause: by giving six months» written notice, the tenant could determine the lease on the «first break date» of 24 January 2012, under cl 8.1, or on the «second break date» of 24 January 2016, under c
Clause 8 contained a tenant's
break clause: by giving six months» written notice, the tenant could determine the lease on the «first break date» of 24 January 2012, under cl 8.1, or on the «second break date» of 24 January 2016, under c
clause: by giving six months» written notice, the tenant could determine the lease on the «first
break date»
of 24 January 2012, under cl 8.1, or on the «second
break date»
of 24 January 2016, under cl 8.2.
The charterparty also contained the following
clause: «If war or hostilities
break out between any two or more
of the following countries: USA, former USSR, People's Republic
of China, UK, Netherlands, Liberia, Japan, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, both owner and charterers have the right to cancel this charter.»
This case concerned a claim by Marks & Spencer (M&S)(as business tenant) against its landlord BNP Paribas (BNP) for an apportioned refund
of advance quarterly rent for a period when they were not in occupation after exercising a
break clause.
His recent experience includes a # 21m
break clause dispute for a major transport sector client; a # 10m p.a. rent review at key London office premises for a high street bank; and the rating appeal
of Europe's largest retail property.
Recent highlights include handling a right
of access dispute between two farmers; representing trustees
of the Westoby Pension Fund in a construction dispute, which involves a dilapidations claim and structural engineering issues; and acting for a food company, as the commercial landlord, in a dispute regarding a lease
break clause.
Recent highlights include advising an airport on its strategy for managing land compensation claims; representing a pharmaceutical company in a dispute over the exercise
of a commercial lease
break clause relating to an office premises; and assisting a plc client with its strategy for dealing with compensation claims from residential property owners.
At DAC Beachcroft LLP, practice head Lesley Hughes has expertise in landlord and tenant disputes, particularly those with an insolvency aspect, complex service charge and dilapidations claims,
break rights, issues arising from development agreements and rent reimbursement claims under NHS contracts, Recent work includes handling declaratory proceedings regarding a # 50m
break clause; assisting with the termination
of conditional development agreements; and advising on town centre regeneration matters for a local authority, which included assisting with procurement, landlord and tenant, listed building and right to light issues.
Successfully representing a large
broking house in litigation enforcing a seven figure liquidated damages
clause on the no show
of a rainmaking broker recruited from a competitor — the leading case on the enforcement
of liquidated damages
clauses in employment contracts.